CEMO CUBE-Tank Manual Del Usuario página 40

GB
National Technical Approval
No. Z-40.21-510 of 27th February 2014
Rotationally moulded tank combination of polyethylene
(PE-LLD) 1000l, 1500l, 2500l Type: CUBE Tank
Packaging, transport and storage
1 Packaging
The tanks do not need to be packaged for transport or (temporary) storage if the requirements of
section 2 are met. All nozzle openings shall be closed by screwing on the caps.
2 Transport, storage
2.1 General
Transport shall be carried out only by companies with specialist experience, suitable machinery,
equipment and means of transport, and adequately trained staff. To prevent danger to employees
and third parties, the relevant accident prevention regulations shall be observed.
2.2 Preparation for transport
(1) The tanks shall be prepared for transport such as to ensure that no damage can occur during
loading, transport and unloading.
(2) The loading surface of the transport vehicle shall be designed such as to exclude the possibility
of tanks being damaged by impact or pressure due to point loading.
2.3 Loading and unloading
(1)Impact loads shall be avoided when lifting, moving and setting down the tanks.
(2) If a forklift is used, the tanks shall be secured while they are being moved with the forklift.
(3)
Nozzles and other protruding parts of tanks shall not be used for lashing or lifting. The tanks
shall not be dragged over the ground or floor.
2.4 Transport
(1) The tanks shall be secured so that they cannot shift position during transport.
(2) The manner in which tanks are fastened must not cause any damage.
2.5 Storage
(1)
During temporary storage outdoors, the tanks shall be protected against damage and strong
winds and – if a non UV-stabilised moulding compound is used – against direct UV radiation. The
inner tanks shall not be exposed to the elements for more than 6 months.
(2) It is imperative to ensure that no rainwater can penetrate between the inner and collecting
tanks.
2.6 Damage
In the event of damage sustained during transport or temporary storage, a competent expert in
synthetic materials
applicant.
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Experts from certification and monitoring agencies, and further experts to be named by DIBt on request
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shall determine the course of action, possibly with the involvement of the
Annex 3
1.40.21-14/13